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Operator’s manual (EPA I)
576XP AutoTune
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: WARNING! Chain saws can be Protective goggles or a visor must dangerous! Careless or improper use be worn. can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you Refuelling. understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow. • Protective goggles or a vi
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CONTENTS FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY Contents STATEMENT KEY TO SYMBOLS YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 39 Symbols on the machine: ..................................... 2 AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....................... 2 PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 40 Contents ............................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION Dear customer! ...............
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INTRODUCTION Dear customer! Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water- powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of
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WHAT IS WHAT? 1 27 2 3 28 8 4 9 10 11 12 6 5 7 13 14 24 25 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 26 What is what on the chain saw? 1 Decompression valve 15 Chain 2 Starter handle 16 Bar 3 Stop switch (Ignition on/off switch.) 17 Bumper spike 4 Rear handle 18 Chain catcher 5 Choke control/Start throttle lock 19 Chain tensioning screw 6 Fuel tank 20 Oil pump adjustment screw 7 Starter 21 Clutch cover 8 Chain oil tank 22 Right hand guard 9 Throttle lockout 23 Throttle control 10 Cylinder cover 24 Operato
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw WARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the • Please read this manual carefully. ! machine is equipped with a spring- • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and loaded stop switch and can be started by adjusted. See instructions under the heading low speed and force on the starter Assembly. handle, even small children under some circumstances can produce the force
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Trousers with saw protection Always use common sense • Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you sole can face when using a chain saw. Always exercise care and • Always have a first aid kit nearby. use your common sense. Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your capability. If you still feel • Fire Extinguisher and Shovel uncertain about operating procedure
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The chain brake (A) can either be activated manually • To release the chain brake pull the front hand guard (by your left hand) or automatically by the inertia backwards, towards the front handle. release mechanism. • The brake is applied when the front hand guard (B) is pushed forwards. • Kickback can be very sudden and violent. Most kickbacks are minor and do not always activate the • This movement activates a spring-loaded mechanism chain brake. If this ha
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS of the front hand guard, the chain brake can only be Throttle lockout activated by the inertia action. The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions. This arrangement means that the thro
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Vibration damping system Muffler Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum system that is designed to reduce vibration and make and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. operation easier. WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks ! which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material! The machine′s vibration
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS recommended file gauge. A damaged or badly Some terms that describe the bar and chain sharpened chain increases the risk of accidents. To maintain the safety features of the cutting equipment, you should replace a worn or damaged bar or chain with a bar and chain combinations recommended by Husqvarna. See instructions under the heading Technical Data for a list of replacement bar and chain combinations we recommend. • Maintain the correct d
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting reduction and cutting performance from your chain. depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar through the wood and the chips will be very small. If the chain is very blunt it will produce wood powder and no chips or shavings. • A sharp chain eats its w
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain • When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal cutting performance the depth gauge (B) has to be filed down to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. See instructions under the heading Technical WARNING! A slack chain may jump off data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your the bar and cause serious or even fatal ! particul
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipment • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. See WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting instructions under the heading Lubricating the bar tip equipment may cause the chain to snap, sprocket. ! which could lead to serious, even fatal Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about injuries. 20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on th
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Chain drive sprocket Bar The clutch drum is fitted with one of the following drive Check regularly: sprockets: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar. Remove these with a file if necessary. A Spur sprocket (the chain sprocket is welded on the drum) B Rim sprocket (replaceable) • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn. Replace the bar if necessary. Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. Replace if wear is excessive. Repla
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ASSEMBLY correctly located in the groove in the bar. Tighten the bar Fitting the bar and chain nuts finger tight. WARNING! Always wear gloves, when working with the chain. ! Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw moving the front hand guard towards the front handle. clockwise using the combination spanner. Remove the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover (chain The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from
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FUEL HANDLING Mixing ratio Fuel 1:50 (2%) for all engines. Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine Gasoline, litre Two-stroke oil, litre and must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the 2% (1:50) amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct 5 0,10 mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, 10 0,43/0,20 even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. 15 0,30 20 0,40 W
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FUEL HANDLING • Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the Fueling refuelling point before starting it. WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: ! Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel. Always stop the engine and let it cool for • Never start the machine: a few minutes before refuelling. 1 If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the machine. When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly Wipe off the spillage and allow remainin
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STARTING AND STOPPING the machine has started the valve will automatically return Starting and stopping to its closed position. WARNING! Note the following before starting: ! The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting. Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Warm engine Otherwise the clutch can come loose and Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engi
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STARTING AND STOPPING throttle latch in order to avoid unnecessery wear on the drop start. This method is very dangerous because clutch assembly. you may lose control of the saw. • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully the cuttin
